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WPPI Show Specials

WPPI 2010 is taking place this week in Las Vegas. We wanted to make you aware of our Show Specials. Most specials will end this week on Friday March 12 and some specials will not appear on our website – so call us today to take advantage of these money-saving deals. Don’t see something here that your business needs? Give us a call and we will put together a great deal for you. Thank you for your interest.

Dye-sub Printer Blowout!

The following printers are on Sale. Due to the Manufacturer’s minimum advertised price policies, we can not post the prices here or on our website. Please call us or email and we’ll send you a copy of our show specials with pricing.

Sony UPDR200

Sony UPCR10L

Sony UPCX1

Sony UPCR20L

Kodak 9810

Sony UPXC300

Mitsubishi 9810

Shinko S1245

Shinko S2145

Epson Printer Specials

Buy an Epson Professional Printer from now until March 31, 2010, and get cash back. Plus Free Shipping and Free paper! Here are the deals:

Epson 3880 – Save $100 – Free Epson Paper Sampler

Epson 4880 – Save $100 – Free Epson Paper Sampler

Epson 7900 – $900 Mail-in Rebate, $100 Instant Rebate

add $250 of Epson paper and save another $100

Epson 9900 – $900 Mail-in Rebate, $100 Instant Rebate

add $250 of Epson paper and save another $100

Dye-sub Media Specials

Stock up for Spring and Save. This week only.

Order $1,000 – $2,499 and save 10%

Order $2,500 or more and save 15%

Offer good on Sony, Mitsubishi and Shinko Supplies.

Call to order 800-342-9294

Kodak 9810 – Special Price, Free Media

Order a Kodak 9810 with 2 rolls of 8×10 media and receive a $500 instant rebate and 1 free roll of media.

Kodak 9810 8×10 Photo Printer – $1,895*

Add two rolls of 8×10 media and get 1 Free!

Free Same-day shipping.

*Price reflects $500 instant rebate. Must order printer and media to receive instant rebate. 800-342-9294

Kodak Pro Inkjet Paper Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Now is a great time to try Kodak Professional Lustre Inkjet paper. If you are already using it – stock up now and save. Kodak inkjet paper is imprinted with the Kodak Professional logo on the back to assure your customers they are receiving the highest quality prints available.

Kodak Professional Lustre Inkjet Paper

24″ x 100′ Roll, Lustre – $98 ea. – Buy 2 Get 1 Free

8.5″x11″ 50 sheet pack, Lustre – $29 ea. – Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Free Same-day UPS Ground Shipping. 800-342-9294

Mail-in Rebate on ExpressDigital Darkroom Core & Pro

In addition to our low price, order ExpressDigital Darkroom Pro software and receive a $150 mail-in rebate. Order ExpressDigital Darkroom Core and receive a $50 mail-in rebate. Order Darkroom Pro or Core with a printer and at least one case of media  and receive a $100 instant rebate from Imaging Spectrum. For more information on why Darkroom Pro is the industry standard, call and talk to one of our technical sales reps, 800-342-9294 / 214-342-9290 or visit our website. For an online demonstration click here.

Pre-owned Printer Show Specials

Need a back up printer for your on-site events? Need to increase your throughput with a second or third printer? Save hundreds of dollars by purchasing pre-owned printers. All printers are fully tested, packaged with all original accessories, and carry a 90 day warranty.

Sony UPDR150 – $595 – $495 – Save $100

Kodak 6850 – $495 – $395 – Save $100

Kodak 6800 – $395 – $345 – Save $50

Kodak 9810 / 8800 – $995 – $895 – Save $100

Check our used equipment page or call for latest availability 800-342-9294

Show deals from Noritsu

If you have been considering a Noritsu Dry Lab, now is a great time to buy. PMA and WPPI show specials available. Also, take advantage of flexible leasing offers before interest rates go up. Call and speak with one of our specialists for a customized quote at 800-342-9294

The Noritsu M300 is only $10,895. That’s almost half off.

Go here to see all of the printers in Noritsu’s line up.

Check out our lease calculator here.

Sony UP-CX1 Design Changes.

Sony has made some small changes to the design of the Sony UPCX1 printer.  The power button that was on the front has been replaced by a power switch on the back.  The old power button is now the “matte” button that allows you to toggle between matte and glossy finishes.  Here are animated pictures showing the new changes:

As always if you have any changes, please let us know.

Sony UPDR80 Wins DIMA Award

We already knew that the Sony UP-DR80 photo printer was a winner. Sales have been brisk and our customers have been raving about the print quality, especially with the new ProMatte™ finish. So it was no surprise to us when we learned that the Sony UP-DR80 Photo Printer was named 2010 DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-out Winner in the dye-sublimation, 8-inch roll printer category. Originally designed to be an integral component of the Sony PictureStation kiosk, according to Sony Product Manager Lynda Falby, the Sony UP-DR80 is also

a state-of-the-art event printer designed for use by professional photographers both in and out of the studio, this portable unit offers glossy and ProMatte™ finishes. The UP-DR80’s fast print speeds can deliver professional quality images and photo packages in a range of sizes, from 4×8 photo greeting cards to 8×10 and 8×12 portraits.

To see our blog post on the Sony UP-DR80 click here. To read more about the printer on our website click here.

If you already own a Sony UP-DR80, please leave a comment below and let us know what you think about it. Thanks!

Video attests to durability of Mistubishi Photo Printers

PBR photographers, Bull Stock Media, attest to the speed, durability and reliability of Mitsubishi printers in this new video. Using the Mitsubishi CP9800DW, the CP3800DW, and ExpressDigital Darkroom Software, Bull Stock Media provides photographic memories for PBR fans across the country. Dirt, dust, and bulls, the Mitsubishi printers can take it.

Sony Releases Windows 7 Drivers

We just got our hands on Windows 7 drivers for the Sony UPDR150, UPDR200, UPCR20L, UPDR80 and UPCX1. This is great news for those of you that have been putting off investing in a new computer. Or maybe you have been putting off investing in a new printer because you already have Windows 7? You can download the drivers by following the appropriate link:

Windows 7 Driver for Sony UPDR150

Windows 7 Driver for Sony UPDR200

Windows 7 Driver for Sony UPCR20L

Windows 7 Driver for Sony UPDR80

Windows 7 Driver for Sony UPCX1

If you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact us.

February 9, 2010 update: Sony UPCR10L Snap Lab Windows 7 driver released:

Windows 7 Driver for Sony UPCR10L Snap Lab

Update: Sony has requested that we remove links to the drivers due to their beta status.  If you’d like to test the beta driver, please contact us. For official Sony updates please visit the Sony website.

http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/mkt-digitalphotography/resource.downloads

I Updated My Snap Lab Firmware – Now What?

Sony recently released a firmware update for the Snap Lab UPCR10L. (Read our earlier blog post about it here.) With the new firmware installed the Snap Lab can now print with Sony’s Pro Matte finish. By the way, the Pro Matte finish looks great! The new firmware also enables the Snap Lab to print 4×8’s, popular for photo greeting cards. Since the update was released, we have had many customers call us after installing the new firmware to ask “Ok, where is the Pro Matte option?” So here is a little video to show you how.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or contact us.

Sony UPCR10L SnapLab Firmware Update.

The Digital Photofinishing Group at Sony has just released new firmware for the Sony UPCR10L SnapLab printer.  The new firmware, version 3.5, enables the SnapLab to print with Sony’s patented ProMatte finish and to print on 4×8 media. The ProMatte finish gives the prints a luster or E-surface finish that customers and photographers really like.  Many have remarked that the ProMatte finish makes the prints seem more like what you would get from a high-end photo lab.  The other big feature is the ability to print onto 4×8 paper (2UPCC48PF) so that you can offer greeting cards and items like 8 passport sized photos on one sheet. With the new page size, Sony also released 12 new border designs and 2 split image designs.  Eight of the new borders are for Holiday Greeting cards and the other 4 are “all occasion” 4×8 borders (see images below).

How do I upgrade my printer?

The firmware and new borders will be posted soon (we hope) to Sony’s website.  In the meantime, you can contact us and we can send the firmware to you via email (7.5mb) or mail you a CD that contains the borders and firmware (the borders are 200mb).  To upgrade your printer, you must be able to connect your SnapLab to a Windows based computer.  The upgrade process simply involves double clicking on the firmware executable file and hitting accept once or twice.  One note of caution, though, when updating firmware for any device, never unplug or turn it off during the process.

Sony Introduces Perforated Paper for Photo Booth & Novelty Photo Markets

Update March 8, 2010: Perforated media now in stock! Order online or call 800-342-9294.

Great news from Sony this week! A new media has been introduced for the photo booth and novelty photo markets. This innovative print pack will be available for the Sony UPCX1 and SnapLab 10L printers in March.  The new “Tear and Share” media will make two 2 x 8 inch strips of photos (see diagram below). This media is perforated in the center, so the 4 x 8 print can be separated into 2 strips after printing.

Sony sent me some of this product to test a few months ago and I shared it with a couple of our photo booth accounts. The feedback was all positive and we have started to take pre-orders for this product. I expect this to be a big hit with photo booth accounts that are looking for a unique professional product offering. One of the things that impressed me most is how smooth the perforated side of the print is. The perforation is not visually apparent after the 2 strips are separated! Sony really hit a home run with this product!  When the product arrives I would be more than happy to send some samples to you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Thanks! Steve

Sony Printer Drivers, Demos, Tutorials.

Sony Photo Printer Drivers, Demos, Tutorials

Our tech team has been very busy so far this holiday season supporting our customers. One of the issues that has come up frequently has to do with Sony printer drivers. With the introduction of Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard, several flavors of Windows 7, a new Sony printer, 32 bit vs. 64 bit – well it’s been enough to spoil some of the Holiday cheer. There are solutions but it is hard to find the right information online. This post is our effort to organize information and links having to do with Sony printers in one place. If you find any discrepancies or have anything to add please leave a comment below.

Considering a new computer?

In general, we still recommend using Windows XP. If you have to buy Windows 7, try to get the Pro edition. If you can avoid it, don’t upgrade to Windows 7 until after your holiday events. If you are using a Mac be aware that there may be certain limitations, especially when it comes to installing firmware upgrades.

Sony UPDR200

Windows: Recommended OS for the Sony UPDR200  is Windows XP. If you are running Windows 7 32-bit, use the XP/Vista driver. If you are running Windows 7 64-bit then use the Vista 64-bit Edition driver.

Download Windows drivers here: http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/digitalphoto_printer/UP-DR200/index.html

Macintosh: For Mac Drivers visit the Sony Resources page and click on “Sony UPDR200 MAC Driver Download”. Please note that you will have to register. If you are using Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard), call or email us and we will email you the most current driver.

Printer Tutorial: This link will take you to a UPDR200 tutorial (start by clicking “overview” button at top left of page).

Sony UPDR150

Windows: Recommended OS for the Sony UPDR150 is Windows XP.  If you are running Windows 7 32-bit, use the XP/Vista driver. If you are running Windows 7 64-bit then use the Vista 64-bit Edition driver. Download Window drivers here:

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/digitalphoto_printer/UP-DR150/index.html

Macintosh: Recommended OS: 10.4.  Download Mac drivers here (OS 10.3, 10.4):

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/digitalphoto_printer/UP-DR150/index.html

Sony UPDR80

Windows: The recommended OS for the Sony UPDR80 is Windows XP.  The Windows drivers are on the CD that is included with the printer but are not available on the Sony website yet.  If you need them, please call or email and we can send them to you directly. The UPDR80 will work with Vista and Windows 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.

Macintosh: Recommended OS:  10.5 or 10.6. Download Mac drivers here:

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/digitalphoto_printer/UP-DR80/index.html

Sony UPGR700

Windows: The recommended OS for the Sony UPGR700 is also Windows XP.  The printer will work with Vista and Windows 7 in either 32-bit or 64-bit versions.  Sony has drivers available for XP and Vista available here:

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/digitalphoto_printer/UP-GR700/index.html

Macintosh: For Mac Drivers visit the Sony Resources page and click on “Sony UPGR700 MAC Driver Download”. Please note that you will have to register. If the link doesn’t work, please contact us and we can send you the driver directly.

Sony UPCR10L

Windows: The Sony Snap Lab UPCR10L is a stand alone printer that does not require a printer, however, it can be connected to a computer via a USB cable like any other Sony printer. The recommended OS for the Sony Snap Lab UPCR10L is Windows XP but Vista and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) will work as well.

Macintosh: The printer has a driver that will work for OS 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5. While not noted, this driver will work on 10.6 too.

If you just want drivers you can get them here:

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/digitalphoto_printer/UP-CR10L/index.html

For support in general including manuals, guides and tutorials, go to the Sony’s Snap Lab microsite here:

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/snaplab/index.html

Sony UPCR20L

Windows: Recommended OS for the Sony Snap Lab UPCR20L is Windows XP but Vista and 7 will work but ONLY in 32-bit installations.

Macintosh: No driver is currently available.

Here is a link to the Sony Snap Lab Support Page. This page includes links to drivers, tutorials, manuals, border design instructions, firmware upgrades, how to connect an external printer and more.

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/snaplab/index.html

This link will take you to a Sony UPCR20L Snap Lab Demonstration.

Sony UPCX1

Windows: Recommended OS for the Sony UPCX1  is Windows XP. If you are running Windows 7 32-bit, use the XP/Vista driver. If you are running Windows 7 64-bit then use the Vista 64-bit Edition driver.

Download Windows drivers here:

http://www.sony.net/Products/DP-driver/digitalphoto_printer/UP-CX1/index.html

Macintosh: For Mac OS drivers for 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 visit the link above. It’s not noted, but this driver will also work with 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Free Greeting Card Application Software for the UP-CX1 Professional Digital Printer is available on-line. Go to the UP-CX1 product page on Sony’s website and click on the “Sony Greeting Card Application Software” banner on the right side of the page. Here, you will be able to register your product as well as download the software application. This application includes 23 4×8 photo greeting card borders, including Birthday, Birth Announcement, Thank you, as well as holiday borders. Additional borders, purchased through a third party or created using the included instructions, may be imported into the applications as well.

We hope this helps some of you. If you see any discrepancies or have anything to add please leave a comment below or contact us. We will make an effort to keep this post updated through the busy holiday season. Thanks!

Shinko 1245 Videos

The Shinko CHC-S1245 is our best-selling 8 x10 dye-sub printer. The 1245 is a rock solid printer that is great for hauling to events for on-site printing. We are working on a detailed article on the printer which will be posted soon but we wanted to go ahead and get these videos out now as many photographers are looking for an 8 x10 printer for their upcoming holiday events. The videos include an overview, a description of how to load paper, and how to load ribbon.

If you have any questions regarding on-site printing solutions please contact us and speak with one of our technical sales representatives. They can answer your questions and help you choose a printer that fits your needs and your budget. You can also see a side by side comparison of printer specs by viewing the printer comparison chart on our website.

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